News from November 2010
Woman claims ex improperly filed divorce proceedings
A Harris County woman claims she remained unaware of her husband's petition for divorce until she attempted to file one herself.
Liberty County resident sues constable for using excessive force during eviction
A Liberty County resident has filed a lawsuit against a Liberty County deputy constable, alleging he unlawfully arrested her when she asked to go get her cat during an eviction.
Medicare provider files suit over recommendation for repayment of $1.2 million
SHERMAN - An independent diagnostic testing facility and certified Medicare provider in Southern California has filed a lawsuit against a Medicare Program Integrity Contractor after the contractor stated it was recommending recoupment of more than $1.2 million from the facility.
Wholesaler in litigation with distributor for violating contract
A Texas corporation has filed suit against the Houston company and the six individuals it claims interfered with its contract to have exclusive selling rights of certain products.
Security Company sued for $1.8 million after thieves disarm security system
SHERMAN - A Texas security company is being sued after thieves were able to disarm the main and back-up security systems in a Plano warehouse and steal $1.85 million in electronic inventory.
Sleeping seaman bitten by spider sues Tetra Technologies
Brown recluse spider Claiming to have been bitten by a poisonous brown recluse spider in his sleep, seaman Benjamin Chapman has filed a Jones Act suit against Tetra Technologies.
Man slips on algae, sues Academy for not barricading area
On his way to purchase a barbecue pit, Lynn Hymel slipped on some algae and fell. He sued Academy Sports & Outdoors, alleging the company failed to "barricade" the area to keep shoppers from slipping.
Doctor files second motion to dismiss, challenges expert report
For the second time in seven months a physician embattled in a medical malpractice complaint has filed a motion to dismiss.
Attorneys wish to withdraw from med-mal case
Talaska Attorneys for plaintiffs John and Crystal Shellabarger filed an unopposed motion to withdraw as counsel on Nov. 18, leaving the couple alone to pursue their medical-malpractice complaint or find new representation.
Summary judgment battle continues in chemical release suit
Jones After several hearings and two-plus years of litigation, a summary judgment battle continues in a chemical release suit against UCAR Pipeline, as the presiding judge recently bumped the case from his December docket.
Attorney Jason Byrd sues partner
Beaumont attorney Jason Byrd had filed suit against his partner, Wyatt Snider, indicating that the Beaumont law firm Snider & Byrd may soon dissolve.
Beaumont sues firefighter, union
The city of Beaumont has filed suit against the Beaumont Professional Firefighters Local 399 and retired fireman James Landrum, hoping to reverse an arbitration ruling over vacation time.
Debt collector is sued after calling debtor abusive names
A debt collection agency is being sued after one of its debt collectors allegedly referred to the debtor as a "lowlife."
Car struck in traffic sues other driver
A Hardin County man has filed suit against the driver he claims struck his vehicle and pushed it into the side of another vehicle.
Passenger sues driver after rollover
After the vehicle in which she rode flipped, a Jefferson County woman filed suit against the vehicle's driver.
Port Neches man, minor claim multiple injuries from crash
A Port Neches man said in a recently filed suit that he and a minor girl suffered multiple injuries after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way and caused a collision.
Judge grants summary judgment in suit against Beaumont Frame
Powers In December 2007, Carlton Bellard sued Beaumont Frame and Front End Service, claiming the company failed to properly service his truck's brakes and subsequently caused him to rear-end another vehicle.
Jury to decide if Beaumont Bone & Joint responsible for amputee's loss
A Jefferson County jury must decide if Beaumont Bone & Joint Institute was negligent in in its care of a patient who eventually lost his a finger after slicing his hand.
60th Court District 1/2011
DANIEL J GOLDBERG VS WELLS FARGO BANK NA ET AL
Woman appeals LIT immunity status in trip-and-fall suit
Texas justices seated on the Ninth Court of Appeals will determine whether or not a local judge erred in granting the Lamar Institute of Technology immunity in a trip-and-fall lawsuit.